Safety-razor



1932- w. W.FLAGG 1,885,814

SAFETY RAZOR Filed April 11, 1932 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Inventor w wfF'laqyNov. 1, 1932. w, w, FLAGG 1,885,814

SAFETY RAZOR Filed April 11, 1952 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 IIIIIII IIIllilllllll Inventor W. WJ laqq amczoliizu Patented Nov. 1, 1932 WARRENWILLIAMS FLAGG-;,OF, ORONO; MAINE sarnrx lmzoa Application filed April11,1932. Serial No. 604,582.

This invention relates to the class of-inventions known in the art andtrade as safety razors and it has more specific reference to the type ofrazor including a detachable double-edged flexible blade adapted to beclamped between a toothed guard and arcuate backing or clamping plate.

Otherwise stated the invention has a general reference to the Gillettetype of safety razor and is believed to be comparatively novel andstructurally different from priority devices in that it is explicitlyconstructed to permit the clamping or backing plate to be separated fromthe guard a distance suificient to permit cleansing and Wiping of theblade without removing the blade or disassembling the parts of theholder.

The desired result is accomplished through the use of an especiallyconstructed holder including a tubular handle and an extensibleattaching device for the clamping plate wherein said parts areconstructed to permit the aforesaid result to be attained in a simpleand expeditious manner.

In the accompanying drawings illustrating the preferred embodiment ofthe invention:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of the improved razor.

Figure 2 is a bottom plan View.

Figure 3 is a side elevational View.

Figure 4 is a longitudinal section taken approximately on the plane ofthe line 44 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a View like Figure 4 showing the parts separated forcleaning out the blades.

Figure 6 is a perspective View of one of the parts.

Figure 7 is a section on the line 7-7 of 0 Figure 4.

Figures 8 and 9 are detail views.

Referring now to the drawings by distinguishing reference characters itwill be observed that the holder comprises a tubular stem 10 whichfunctions as a handle, and threadedly connected with one end thereof isthe transversely curved toothed guard 11 of conventional design. Theopposite end of the handle is internally screw threaded to accommodate aplug 12, said plug, as seen in Figure 9, having a central hole- 13-" anddiametrically opposite notches orkerfs 14. These kerfs are adapted topermit passage of the ends of a retaining pin 15 carriedby theintermediate portion of an extensible 5 projection rod 16. At one end ofthe rod is a socketed head li, the wall of the socket being screwthreaded. The opposite end of therod is also screw threadedas at 18'toaccommodate a knurled finger grip19. This arrangement is provided topermit assembling of the blade and clampingplate and projection rods 16in the tube or handle 10. The double edged blade is denoted-by thenumeral 20, the arcuate clamping or backing 5 plate is distinguished bythe numeral 21 and as usual it isformed with an elongated screw.threaded retaining stud 22 adapted to pass through the central hole inthe blade and. tapped into the socket 17. As seen in 710 Figures 2, 8and 8 the plate 21-"i's also provided with the customary equalizing pins23 such as used on the original type of safety razor.

When the razor is assembled for shaving purposes the parts occupy theposition seen in Figure 4 at which time the socket 17 is v retractedinto the outer end portion of the tubular handle 10. Moreover at thistime the retaining pin 15 has passed down through the kerfs 14 and isturned at right angles thereto as seen in Figure 7 to hold the razorblade safely in position whereby to permit the razor to be used as iscustomary. When the user is through shaving the rod 16 is turned so asto aline the pin 15 with the slot 14. Then the rod is projected to theposition seen in Figure 5 and the stud 22 is backed out from the socket17 to the point indicated and the backing plate 21 angled properly topermit the blade to be washed and dried without removing the blade. Thusthis projectable and retractable plunger. like carrier serves toaccommodate the plate 21 and blade 20 in a practical manner to permitthe aforesaid result to be attained satisfactorily.

It is thought that the description taken in connection with the drawingswill enable a clear understanding of the invention to be '100 had.Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown anddescribed, it is to be understood that minor changes coming within thefield of invention claimed may he resorted to if desired.

, Having thus described my invention, What I claim as new is:

A. razor of the class described comprising a tubular handle member, aguard connected to the inner end of said member, a plug threaded in theouter end of said handle member and having an opening passingtherethrough, and a slot intersecting the opening, a rod passing throughthe handle member, a pin carried by the rod and adapted to pass throughthe slot when the rod is in a certain position and when the rod is in another position, the pin engages-the plug to hold the rod in said otherposition, said rod having a handle member at its outer end, and

an enlarged part at its other end provided with a threaded socket, saidenlarged part fitting in the inner end of the handle member when the pinis passed through the slot and the rod turned to cause the pin to engagethe outer face of the plug, a second guard having a threaded stem forengaglng the socket for holding a blade between itself and the firstvguard when the rod is moved to a position to place this enlarged part inthe handle member, said enlarged part having a snug fit in the handlemember.

In testimony whereof I afix my signature.

WARREN WILLIAMS FLAGG.

